Hi, I’m Erica, a mom of three daughters who also has the privilege of working with children and families as both a Family Therapist and Director of Community Engagement/Executive Director of The Magic House, MADE for Kids.
It is becoming...
In honor of World Prematurity Day, this post was co-written by NICU mamas Tricia Koebel, Candice Meyer & Steph Hampton.
Each baby who enters the world has their own story. NICU babies add quite a bit more adventure to that...
From where does gratitude come?
We've all been there. You plan a special outing for your children, you think of what they would love the most, you envision their delight, and anticipate memories made that will last for a lifetime.
Only...
Balancing magic and mental health during the holidays is key.
Welp, the kids have long since returned to school. I don’t know about other mommas, but once the school year hits, I find myself entering into “fall” mode. And then...
As we get knee deep in the leaves of fall— the days getting shorter, the dark being longer than the light … I find myself literally in a debilitating place of GRIEF.
November 5th - February 5th. has now become...
I was two months shy of wrapping up my first year of being a new mom. A much-awaited blessing my son was! I mean, I could have had a full-on band escorting me around those first ten months, and...
I love a good Black Friday sale! Along with searching for the year’s latest “it” item (hello, air fryers in 2021!), I’m usually scouting out deals for Holiday cards from my favorite shops.
I keep all of the ones we...
From this day forward …
Words exchanged.
Promises made.
Once upon a time, hopeful and desirous of a happy and seamless marriage. Perhaps initially naive about the pressures that would hover over the marriage. Maybe a little clueless to the way the...
When it was time for my family to welcome a new furry friend, we opted to rescue a pup from a local shelter. Pet adoption is one of the best ways to help end the vicious cycle of puppy...
Fall is my favorite season. I love being chilly, wrapping up in a sweater, sitting by a campfire. I love overcast days and brightly colored leaves, the crisp crunch underfoot when I go for a walk — while shivering...
In + Around STL
2024 St. Louis Mom’s Shop Local Guide
'Tis the season to shop local! The St. Louis Mom team recently gathered for our annual holiday Favorite Things party and exchanged gifts from...
